Some Comments on Chemical Castration

[Glenda J (imported)]

ALL,

I wanted to offer some of my own thoughts on the matter of becoming a eunuch. I have been chemically castrated now for about 25 years. I think the chemical approach is a good way to go for several reasons. Briefly, one can achieve the full effects of being a eunuch without surgery, however, becoming chemically castrated first does not preclude surgery if one decides to do that later on. There is also the advantage that up to a certain point, one can "change their mind" and revert back to being a normal male. After a point, however, the effects are permanent.

With those remarks, I wanted to say that one of my concerns on this board are people who go and take hormones or things like anti-androgens on their own. These drugs can as a practical matter be easily obtained these days without a prescription from many sources especially on the Internet. I strongly believe, however, that one should be under the care of a good doctor who is skilled in this particular branch of medicine. In most large cities such doctors can be located, but it may take some effort.

If one proceeds slowly, the end results desired can eventually be achieved with minimum risk to health. Taking large doses of things like Androcur or Progesterone (such as Provera or Depo Provera) can cause health problems. On the other hand if one goes slowly, the health effects can even be positive.

Comments Welcome.

[Rushsite4 (imported)]

ALL,

I wanted to offer some of my own thoughts on the matter of becoming a eunuch. I have been chemically castrated now for about 25 years. I think the chemical approach is a good way to go for several reasons. Briefly, one can achieve the full effects of being a eunuch without surgery, however, becoming chemically castrated first does not preclude surgery if one decides to do that later on. There is also the advantage that up to a certain point, one can "change their mind" and revert back to being a normal male. After a point, however, the effects are permanent.

With those remarks, I wanted to say that one of my concerns on this board are people who go and take hormones or things like anti-androgens on their own. These drugs can as a practical matter be easily obtained these days without a prescription from many sources especially on the Internet. I strongly believe, however, that one should be under the care of a good doctor who is skilled in this particular branch of medicine. In most large cities such doctors can be located, but it may take some effort.

If one proceeds slowly, the end results desired can eventually be achieved with minimum risk to health. Taking large doses of things like Androcur or Progesterone (such as Provera or Depo Provera) can cause health problems. On the other hand if one goes slowly, the health effects can even be positive.

Comments Welcome.

I am just beginning my Andocur regime. I have taken the first morning and evening pills (50 mg.)... This morning I woke up with the usual (erection) and I am tracking the progress day by day. I agree with your advice about gong slow and starting with chemical versus surgical.

[madscientist1 (imported)]

ALL,

If one proceeds slowly, the end results desired can eventually be achieved with minimum risk to health. Taking large doses of things like Androcur or Progesterone (such as Provera or Depo Provera) can cause health problems. On the other hand if one goes slowly, the health effects can even be positive.

Comments Welcome.

Yes, by all means avoid large doses. 150mgs. of Depo-Provera every 4 weeks is what doctors give to control the libido of "sex fiends." This is not considered excessive.

[luvpain (imported)]

Well from my personal experinces with Androcur 100mg to 150mg a day gives you the best effect with minimal health risk, I had my liver checked and informed my doctor about taking Androcur after being on it for 3 months. At that time my liver checked out to be healthy and my Testosterone went from 322ng/dl to 140ng/dl and I was taking 100mg a day at that time. I have slowly worked my way up to 150mg after being off Androcur for the month I was in the hospital.

Since I knew I wasn't at true castration levels with 100 mg I am hoping that going up to 150mg will bring the levels down to or near castration levels. I plan on having liver checked again end of this month and get the curent Testosterone levels.

I was at 125mg a day for 2 weeks before going up to 150mg a day and this is my second week at 150mg.

From my talks with others using Androcur if you go above 150mg more side effects occur. I have had a few people complain to me about breathing problems at higher doses, vision problems, excessive tiredness and lack of energy.

[sag111 (imported)]

Glenda J what was the chemical you used and how long befor you didnt need to take them anymore.I am on depo provera 150 mil a month for the past 20 monthes and under doctors care.

Just wondering

[bobbie (imported)]

I was on androcur for almost a year. Got the liver checked and it was ok. My hormone level was reduced but far above the castration level. I went on 200mg for 2 weeks. The idea was to shock the balls. I did notice changes when I went on the higher dose. This week I am at 150mg. I did get a blood test just after I stopped the 200mg. Do not have the results back. I will get another hormone test in 4 weeks. I will adjust the androcur acording to the results of the test. I did feel more tired at the 200mg. Do not know if it was the drug or just the effects of no hormones.

My doctor did offer to put me on male hormone replacement treatment when he saw the test results. I declined of corse.

[happousai (imported)]

I was on androcur for almost a year. Got the liver checked and it was ok. My hormone level was reduced but far above the castration level. I went on 200mg for 2 weeks. The idea was to shock the balls. I did notice changes when I went on the higher dose. This week I am at 150mg. I did get a blood test just after I stopped the 200mg. Do not have the results back. I will get another hormone test in 4 weeks. I will adjust the androcur acording to the results of the test. I did feel more tired at the 200mg. Do not know if it was the drug or just the effects of no hormones.

My doctor did offer to put me on male hormone replacement treatment when he saw the test results. I declined of corse.

What did you tell your doctor regarding your usage of Androcur? What was his reaction?

[bobbie (imported)]

I did not tell my doctor. He was concerned because of the great drop in less then a year. He wanted me to see a urologist. When I see my urologist I want the balls removed.

[Paolo]

I did not tell my doctor. He was concerned because of the great drop in less then a year. He wanted me to see a urologist. When I see my urologist I want the balls removed.

Don't get your hopes up. Even with little function and chronic pain - no matter how terrible - you won't get that done. Trust me. Been there. 9 (nine) times. They'll just leave you to suffer.

[Christina (imported)]

Don't get your hopes up. Even with little function and chronic pain - no matter how terrible - you won't get that done. Trust me. Been there. 9 (nine) times. They'll just leave you to suffer.

Paolo is right,

Do not get your hopes up of getting them removed by just asking or wanting them gone. I even had the advantage of having a therapist's letter of approval and still could not find a local doctor willing to do it. Hell, I had gone to the local ER for a problem that came up after my surgery and felt I recieved less than adequate care. They asked questions like "Why did you have this done", as if it wasn't obvious enough that I looked like a female. Most of the doctors I encountered seemed to ignore that fact that it is something needed, and wanted, by quite a number of people.